{"id":959,"date":"2026-04-09T06:06:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stock789.top\/?p=959"},"modified":"2026-04-09T06:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T06:06:44","slug":"heyford-park-gym-hits-membership-levels-months-after-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stock789.top\/?p=959","title":{"rendered":"Heyford Park gym hits membership levels months after opening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oxfordmail.co.uk\/resources\/images\/20763165\/\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\n  KFIT, founded by long-time resident Kayleigh Stewart, opened in March at Heyford Park and has already seen strong demand, with membership nearing capacity within its first few weeks.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The gym is the latest step in Ms Stewart\u2019s fitness journey, which began with outdoor bootcamps on the Village Green before moving to a small studio on the former airbase.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Ms Stewart said: &#8220;I started with outdoor bootcamps and then moved into a smaller studio on the airbase, but it got to the point where I needed a bigger space in a better location.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;This unit felt ideal because it\u2019s right in the middle of the village and easy for people to get to.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  After outgrowing her previous studio, she began looking for a more accessible site that could support growing demand.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Now in the centre of Heyford Park, KFIT allows residents to train close to home without needing to travel outside the village.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Ms Stewart said: &#8220;I\u2019ve lived in Heyford Park for 10 years, so I\u2019ve seen the community grow first-hand.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;There are so many active people here already, but I also wanted KFIT to be a place for people who feel nervous about stepping into a gym.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;It\u2019s really important to me that people feel comfortable here and can build their confidence at their own pace.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Ms Stewart said: &#8220;It\u2019s been amazing to see how positive the response has been.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;People have been really supportive, and it\u2019s lovely seeing conversations happen between members, especially people who are new to the area.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;That community side has always been a big part of what I wanted to create.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  As Heyford Park continues to expand, businesses like KFIT are adding to the mix of amenities and helping residents access services closer to home.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Paul Silver, chief executive of Dorchester Living: &#8220;KFIT is another great example of the kind of independent business that helps communities flourish.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;We have seen strong demand from independent businesses wanting to establish themselves at Heyford Park, and it is encouraging to see such a positive response to KFIT already.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  &#8220;Kayleigh has created something that is clearly valued by residents, and high-quality amenities like this play an important role in creating a place where people can live well.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  The gym also broadens Heyford Park\u2019s health and wellbeing offering, providing a personal environment for strength training and regular exercise.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Ms Stewart said she hopes to continue developing KFIT in line with member feedback, whether through new classes, upgraded equipment, or community-focused events and partnerships.\n<\/p>\n<p>#Heyford #Park #gym #hits #membership #levels #months #opening<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KFIT, founded by long-time resident Kayleigh Stewart, opened in March at Heyford Park and has already seen strong demand, with membership nearing capacity within its first few weeks. 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